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By Shemaiah Gonzalez

Somedays I do not want to get out of bed. The fire station on the corner let their sirens blare 15 minutes before my alarm. I think of the to-do list for the day ahead, and getting up just doesn’t sound like fun. Then I think of coffee. I will not be able to have […]

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Step into a transformative cycle of growth with The Spiritual Path by Lisa Kelly.

By Rebecca Ruiz

St. Ignatius’s Suscipe is a prayer of radical self-surrender. I have always imagined Ignatius in his knightly garb making a grand gesture and deep bow as he said this prayer, similar to the way in which he laid down his sword at the feet of the Black Madonna at Montserrat. As he bowed, he offered […]

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Step into a transformative cycle of growth with The Spiritual Path by Lisa Kelly.

By Denise Gorss

When hearing I’ve been on silent retreats, people often wonder what I do during my time in the quiet. Following are 50 ideas for things to do on a silent retreat, written while on my last retreat. Not all of these activities fit in a weekend retreat, but many find their way into the rhythm […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

Maybe God is not asking for another promise from you. Joe Laughlin, SJ, reflects on the value of keeping the commitments we’ve already made. Based on the readings from the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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By dotMagis Editor

Actor Denzel Washington and author Anthony Carter spoke at Fordham University on themes of friendship and a purpose-driven life. The two met as students at Fordham and have remained friends for more than 50 years. The occasion for the Fordham event was a celebration of Carter’s book, This I Know: Principles for a Life of […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

By dotMagis Editor

Editor’s note: We asked readers for their stories of finding God in the unexpected. Today we feature a story by Michelle Mehring. I slowly walk to the back pew of the chapel, yearning for silence from the noisy outside world so I can spend some time in quiet prayer. I plunk down in the pew, […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

By Vinita Hampton Wright

Those of us in the Western world have forgotten a lot of what we once understood about visual pathways. Before written language became the focal point of communication, people used symbols, signs, and objects to express their needs, their memories, and their prayers. Now I can go to some ancient site and look at pictorial […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

God gives freely what is unearned and undeserved. Jackson Graham, SJ reflects on how our God of abundance offers His saving Grace to every soul, the first and last. Based on the Gospel for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Shemaiah Gonzalez

Each morning at 7 a.m., I sit in the dry sauna at my gym after my workout and pray. It might seem an unlikely place for prayer, but it has become one of my favorites. It is uncomfortably hot in there, 175 degrees, but I have gotten used to it, especially as I sit in […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

By Gretchen Crowder

“You know, Gretchen,” the doctor paused to double-check my birthdate on the screen, “when we get into our 40s, simply getting out of bed can be dangerous.” Sigh. These were the wise and comforting words of my ER doctor one late Tuesday night a few weeks ago. I reluctantly had asked my husband to drive […]

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Tune in to the gentle voice of God with Discern by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ.

By Marina Berzins McCoy

This summer, I was blessed to be able to see a double rainbow. I had been outside, near the ocean and watching storm clouds come in, and eventually those clouds brought with them a torrential downpour. I ran back into my retreat room, only to wonder whether a rainbow might be in the mix. Sure […]

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Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2026–27 offers a beautifully simple way to grow in relationship with God and embrace the season of joy.

Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn't mathing? Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy. Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By dotMagis Editor

Author and speaker Jean Heaton will be a panelist and a breakout session leader at a virtual conference exploring a Catholic response to addiction, “Reclaiming Our Belovedness.” The September 25, 2026, conference is hosted by Catholic in Recovery and iTHIRST Initiative. The keynote will explore “the effectiveness of the Examen prayer in a regular rehab […]

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Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2026–27 offers a beautifully simple way to grow in relationship with God and embrace the season of joy.

By dotMagis Editor

What helps us live with greater wholeness, joy, and well-being? Drawing from spirituality, neuroscience, and lived experience, Anne Kertz Kernion explores how our beliefs, physical well-being, thought patterns, and relationships are interconnected and shape the way we flourish in everyday life. Join Anne and host Becky Eldredge for a webinar exploring practical ways to cultivate […]

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Forgive Everyone Everything is a powerful collection of Gregory Boyle’s most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. The reflections are accompanied by stunning street art from Fabian Debora.

By Jim Manney

Shortly after his conversion, the ex-soldier and courtier Ignatius was riding down a dusty road in Spain in the company of a Moor. They were discussing religion, and, not surprisingly, they disagreed on a few points. The Moor angrily ended the discussion and rode off. As a parting shot, he made some insulting remarks about […]

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Forgive Everyone Everything is a powerful collection of Gregory Boyle’s most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. The reflections are accompanied by stunning street art from Fabian Debora.

Jesus tells us that we must engage when a conflict arises. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects on how the Ignatian Presupposition can give us guidance on how to engage. Based on the readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Eric Clayton

We’ve crossed a new threshold in life, which is to say, we’ve recently bought a van. Our two girls were absolutely giddy at the prospect of no longer having to sit in the same row. But how quickly the giddiness fades. “I can’t hear the music!” the younger one wails. “Turn it up!” “It’s already […]

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Forgive Everyone Everything is a powerful collection of Gregory Boyle’s most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. The reflections are accompanied by stunning street art from Fabian Debora.

By dotMagis Editor

Editor’s note: We asked readers for their stories of finding God in the unexpected. Today we feature a selection of responses. Quick Takes: Where have you found God in the unexpected? In the providence that floods my life daily from the gifts of food, money, and even ant traps. Frequently, the providence comes before I […]

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Forgive Everyone Everything is a powerful collection of Gregory Boyle’s most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. The reflections are accompanied by stunning street art from Fabian Debora.

By dotMagis Editor

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate headlines and proliferate many aspects of our digital lives, how do we thoughtfully approach AI? In the article, “On the Internet but Not of It: An Ignatian Approach to AI (and Digital Life),” Chase Mitchell writes for the Jesuit Media Lab: AI isn’t “just a tool.” …Our intention in […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

Pope Leo XIV has asked the Church to pray for evangelization in the city. Paul Gillam, SJ, reflects on our call to embrace the full incarnate reality of the city as we seek to proclaim the Gospel amidst its complexities.

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